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The Nikon Center of Excellence Confocal Imaging Facility

The Nikon Center of Excellence Confocal Imaging Facility at the UPR Institute of Neurobiology houses a state-of-the-art Nikon A1R laser scanning confocal microscope with Galvano and resonant scanner speeds, four lasers (403, 489, 561, 638), four standard fluorescence detectors (425-475, 500-550, 570-620, 663-738), transmitted light detector (TD) and spectral detector. TD and standard detectors can be used simultaneously or in any order (channel series) to avoid bleed-through. In addition the system has capability for spectral imaging and linear unmixing.

As a Nikon Center of Excellence we receive technical support from Nikon. Training in using the microscope and aid in image acquisition and analysis is provided by a specialist in scientific instrumentation. The center operates from Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm by appointment. For more information see rules and policies.

This website is partially supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health under award number U54MD007600.The content of this website is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.